Sports

Local soccer coaches excited for upcoming World Cup
After years of building up anticipation and excitement, the World Cup is finally set to begin with the first group stage matches Thursday, June 11.
- Local soccer coaches excited for upcoming World Cup
- World Cup set to start, Kansas City to host 6 total matches
- Speer coaches Missouri to win in football All-Star game with local players competing
- Liberty girls track wins 4 individual titles as team finishes 2nd in state championships
- Eagle girls track wins 1st relay state title as Liberty North medals 11 times in championships
Education

9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
- Smithville families can sign up for Feed Northland Kids food kits for summer
Outdoors

Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
The Missouri Department of Conservation is asking the public to help it monitor the state’s wild turkey population this summer by reporting wild turkey sightings through the MDC Wild Turkey Brood Survey.
- Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
- MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
- Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants
Sports

Local soccer coaches excited for upcoming World Cup
After years of building up anticipation and excitement, the World Cup is finally set to begin with the first group stage matches Thursday, June 11.
- Local soccer coaches excited for upcoming World Cup
- World Cup set to start, Kansas City to host 6 total matches
- Speer coaches Missouri to win in football All-Star game with local players competing
- Liberty girls track wins 4 individual titles as team finishes 2nd in state championships
- Eagle girls track wins 1st relay state title as Liberty North medals 11 times in championships
Education

9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 9 students honored for essay, art contests
- 50 1st graders learn to be ‘EPiC’ leaders while helping Liberty Fire Department
- Liberty High School FRESH Club among 6 schools with most safe driving pledges
- Retirement open house May 20 for Liberty superintendent
- Smithville families can sign up for Feed Northland Kids food kits for summer
Outdoors

Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Report turkey sightings to help with MDC wild turkey brood survey
- Summer wildflowers bring effortless color to roadsides, backyards
- New MU Extension toolkit helps neighborhoods turn shared land into lasting community spaces
- MU Extension recommends treating clothing to repel ticks
- Join MDC May 16 for a virtual program on invasive plants
News

Local soccer team embraces world during spring season
LIBERTY — While the Pickles soccer team didn’t fare as well this spring season, the local team learned about the many teams coming to play in the World Cup, thanks to coach Brent Bergstrom, reaching a fervor on the pitches at Capitol Federal Sports Complex.
- Local soccer team embraces world during spring season
- Department of Natural Resources joins World Cup 2026 air monitoring team
- Gladstone man in custody
- Soccer watch parties start Friday in Clay County
- Smithville Lake swim beaches now feature advisories for E. coli levels
Community Living

20 things to do in Clay County
The following is a list of things to do Thursday through Wednesday, June 11 through 17 in the Courier-Tribune coverage area. To have your event included in an upcoming calendar, email us by noon Monday the week of the event at news@mycouriertribune.com.MARKET AT THE PARK: From 4 to 7 p.m. June 11, there will be…
- 20 things to do in Clay County
- Celebrate Father’s Day in unique ways
- Community electronics recycling event June 13
- Disabled community to participate in Northland Therapeutic Riding Center’s annual skills showcase
- DIVAS ON A DIME: Homemade pizza night starts with simple dough
Multimedia

Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
Kearney vs Smithville baseball in Class 5 District 8 Tournament Thursday, May 21 at Creekside Baseball Complex.
- Gallery | District Highway 92 showdown
- Gallery | Girls soccer district semifinals
- Gallery | Track and field district championships
- Gallery | Liberty baseball Senior Night
- Gallery | Ken Peek Invitational
Special Sections
Entertainment

Liberty Summer Band Concert offers 3 more concerts this month
LIBERTY — The Liberty Summer Band, an all-volunteer group of approximately 80 musicians rehearse and perform on select evenings in June.
- Liberty Summer Band Concert offers 3 more concerts this month
- 23 things to do in Clay County
- Food.Art.Drink.Festival Saturday
- MOVIE REVIEW: There are all kinds of ‘Pressure’
- Make Music Day Liberty seeks musicians, singers, venues
Opinion

Time to remember everything in moderation
- Time to remember everything in moderation
- Remember to appreciate friendship in all forms
- Healthy aging: Why staying connected matters
- Editor offers advice to graduates
- Leading breast radiologist offers top advice for graduates




